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War Creek Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night, and it is open from May to October. War Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Twisp, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Twisp, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

War Creek Campground sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Twisp River trailheads: Near the confluence of War Creek and the Twisp River; War Creek, Eagle Creek/Oval and Twisp River trailheads are nearby. One section has long aprons suited to RVs. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,437 ft

48.3672, -120.3986 in Okanogan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

War Creek Campground is open from May to October , at 2,437 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at War Creek Campground?
No. War Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at War Creek Campground?
Camping at War Creek Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night.
Is there drinking water at War Creek Campground?
No. War Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is War Creek Campground open?
War Creek Campground is open from May to October.
How long can you stay at War Creek Campground?
The stay limit at War Creek Campground is 14 consecutive days in one location; 28 days per calendar year on the forest.
Is there cell service at War Creek Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of War Creek Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages War Creek Campground?
War Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around War Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 9.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Patterson Lake, whose mapped center point is 9.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Patterson Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Mystery Twisp · National Forest Season Late May to October Fee Group Site: $40 per night First-come Poplar Flat Twisp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $20 per night; additional vehicle $10 First-come Blackpine Lake Campground Twisp · National Forest Season June to October Fee Single Site: $20 per night First-come South Creek Twisp · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Twisp and campgrounds in Okanogan.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $15 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night
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